20 Hosta Container Ideas for Shade

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Have a look at these hosta container ideas to create beautiful plant combinations for shaded spots in your garden.

These hosta plant ideas are all worth copying if you want to invite lush tropical vibes into your home and garden, even if you live in a cold climate!


Hosta Container Ideas

1. Stunning Variegated Foliage Family

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 1
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In this Arrangement:

  • Actaea Racemosa
  • Caryopteris ‘White Surprise’
  • Cimicifuga atropurpurea
  • Heuchera ‘Cinnabar Silver’

2. In a Concrete Tub

Plant Combinations with Hostas 2
greatgardenplants

In this Arrangement:

  • Ferns
  • Hosta
  • Cyclamen
  • Anemonella

3. Large Foliage Hosta in an Urn Planter

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 3
thegracefulgardener

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Torenia

Check out some Stunning Hostas Varieties here

4. Hostas with Variegated Beauties

Plant Combinations with Hostas 4

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Colocasia Mojito
  • Coleus Splish Splash
  • Heuchera Palace Purple
  • Lysimachia Goldilocks
  • Boston Fern

5. In an Elegant White Planter

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 5
homedepot

In this Arrangement:

  • Whirlwind Hosta
  • Sunny Violas
  • Flowering Kale

6. Hostas with Ferns

Plant Combinations with Hostas 6
carolynsshadegardens

In this Arrangement:

  •  Hosta Sieboldiana
  • Ferns

7. Hostas with Other Plants in Terracotta Planter

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 7
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In this Arrangement:

  • Hostas
  • Coleus
  • Sweet Potato Vine

8. Companion Planting in Cement Planter

Plant Combinations with Hostas 8

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Ornamental Grass

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9. Hostas and Pansies in a Pot

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 9
carolynsshadegardens

In this Arrangement:

  • Hostas
  • Pansy

10. Variegated Foliage with Flowers

Plant Combinations with Hostas 10

In this Arrangement:

  • Hostas
  • Milkworts

11. Paired with Large Foliage Plants

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 11

In this Arrangement:

  • Hostas
  • Leopard Plant
  • Coleus
  • Creeping Jenny

12. Beautiful Patio Plantation

Plant Combinations with Hostas 12

In this Arrangement:

  • Plantain Lily
  • Roses
  • Creeping Jenny

13. Beautiful Flowers and Lush Foliage

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 13
finegardening

In this Arrangement:

  • Hostas
  • Creeping Jenny
  • Impatiens

14. Blue & Green!

Plant Combinations with Hostas 14
flowerpotart

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Hydrangea
  • Ivy

15. Hostas in Tall Planters

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 15
melaniesoldcountrygarden

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Impatiens

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16. Hosta Pot Display

Plant Combinations with Hostas 16
gardenersworld

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta ‘Wide Brim’
  • Milium effusum ‘Aureum’
  • Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Sprite’

17. Lush Hostas with Ornamental Plants

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 17
cheeseheadgardening

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Impatiens
  • Lobelia

18.  Companion Planting in Terracotta Pots

Plant Combinations with Hostas 18
mydesiredhome

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Toffee Twist Carex
  • Carolina Vine

19. Lush Leaves in a Tub

Hosta Container Ideas for Shade 18
savvygardening

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Calathea

20. Hosta with Pretty Flowering Varieties

Plant Combinations with Hostas 20
plantcetera

In this Arrangement:

  • Hosta
  • Coral Bells
  • Daylily

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